C´mon, Do you actually believe that the lifestyle that the Average American lives pleases God? Sex before marriage, divorce, lies, deception, vulgarity, adultery, homosexuality, robbery, and all the "secret" things we don´t know about that our goberment is involved in, not to mention abortin, rape, war and all the rest of ugly things that are "commonly accepted as facts of life", and that everyone just passes by. Morals are totally distroyed, and I´m just saying the average american that thinks that just by going to church once every other year is ok, and that by doing something extra, we are actually doing God a favor, as if he needed our good deeds.
2006-09-12 08:22:00 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Porn is something that the average person thinks is ok for christians, and I´m not mentioning the rest of the stuff, like murder, and stuff like that. No, just the "Average American". That´s no Christianity, my friend!!!
2006-09-12 08:23:37 · update #1
A true Christian is born of God. Christians aren't perfect and some are different ages. Babies, maturing or matured Christians.
A born again Christian cannot abide in Sin (make it a comfortable habit) because of the Holy Seed.
I would say that a majority of people are believers in Jesus Christ. Some are in a pre-salvation state, or have fallen away from the religion & are short of oil in their lamps. Some are born again spirit filled (oil full) Christians.
2006-09-12 08:35:39 · answer #1 · answered by t_a_m_i_l 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
From a global perspective, the rest of the world views the USA as a "Christian" nation, and unfortunately, some more radical elements in the world are acting upon that assumption. So in the broadest view possible, yes the USA is considered a "Christian" nation; as are several other western European nations and most of South America.
The real question should be "what makes a person a Christian"?
If you define a Christian as someone who attends "church once every other year" or by "doing something extra" (whatever that means), then possibly our definition of "Christian" needs to be revised, and publicly so that all the world might see!
A Christian is NOT someone who has their name on the membership roll of any particular church or denomination.
The Bible makes it plain and simple; so plain and simple that most people simply brush it aside. What makes a "Christian" a Christian is personal faith in Jesus Christ and all that the Bible, not the church tradition, claims about Him, His life, and His mission. He willingly relinquished His position in Heaven temporarily to come to earth to be born of a woman, a virgin, to suffer all the temptations which men and women are tempted with; to become the supreme vicarious (substitionary) sacrifice on the accursed cross of Calvary for ALL of mankind who would believe. Simple faith is all that is necessary to become a Christian. And these facts are attested to in several other ancient writings besides the Bible.
It is so easy to simply brush this aside in our post-modern world with al of its scientific advancements; but the truths of God's Word have not and will not change. It is a shame that the "Christian" world has allowed itself to become very much like the secular world, however, if you read and study The Bible, you would learn that is exactly what was prophesied, both in the world and in the church.
I am glad that you mentioned "good deeds" because in each and every other "religion" that is the basis for salvation; what man can do to "earn" salvation. In many religions that basic tenet is hidden through a maze of theological and philosophical speculation, but all you need to do to prove it right or wrong is read the Rig-Veda and Upanishads of Hinduism; the Zend-Avesta, the Bundahishn, and the Visperads of Zoroastrianism; the Gospel of Buddha of Buddhism; why you can even find such practices in Judaism trying to keep the letter of the law, and in Christianity by those who ignore the teachings concerning Jesus Christ and His vicarious atonement.
While this is not the way God wanted things to be; His Word is very clear that He foreknew this is the way things would be! And yet, His mercy and long-suffering is still there, although from a prophetic point of view, it is waning fast! Read and study His Word! The message is still "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand!"
2006-09-12 15:39:49 · answer #2 · answered by MrDan 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that the majority of the people in the U.S. call themselves Christians without really taking their life style into consideration. I myself am a Christian and when someone asks me what religion I am I don't hesitate to answer Christian. I don't think my past sins simply disqualify me from being a Christian so I think you really come down to it sin has to classified in two ways: chonic and random.
Chronic sin could be used to refer to a person that is constantly doing the same sin over and over with no desire for repentance. People conducting this kind of sin are normally referred to as "living in sin" such as an unmarried couple living together. This type of sin I think disqualifies a Christian, maybe not from their ultimate salvation, but from reffering themselves as being Christian.
Random sin are moments of weakness. The person usually knows he is in the wrong and repents quickly and asks for forgiveness. This is in no way a lifestyle and therefore that person should still be considered a Christian.
Neither of these is in any way an excuse for sin. Sin still must be avoided at all cost, because the cost is still literally our own lives. Luckily when we do slip up, Jesus is there for us and ready to forgive us.
He's pretty amazing.
2006-09-12 15:36:31 · answer #3 · answered by Josh 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The vast majority of people in the US are diversified in many religions. Christians have only a few following their own scripture though a "vast" of others claim it without following anything other than their own selfish wants. Islam is growning in the US though despite the negative media and bigotry. Many Americans are researching Islam to understand what the media is talking about and find themselves converted! Alhamdilliah
2006-09-12 15:34:06 · answer #4 · answered by littledarling54 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Being Christian and living christian are two totally different things. Technically I can be counted as a Christian, cause I was baptized and all that, but socially and theologically and spiritually I'm not. I do not adhere to any religious teachings. Good and bad, wrong and right are enough for me.
2006-09-12 15:30:57 · answer #5 · answered by Clarkie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I do believe the majority of people in this country are Christian. How else do you explain George Bush and the war in Iraq, the hatred of homosexuals, and years of racial bigotry, including slavery, segregation etc. Fortunately Christian groups like the Ku-Klux-Klan are becoming less popular than they used to be.
2006-09-12 15:29:15 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The majority claim Christianity, yes.
Their morality has little to do with it, though, imo. Christianity and morality have historically been rather diametrically opposed...
2006-09-12 15:29:34 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Christians are not the majority here in the US but I'm sure that they like to believe so.
2006-09-12 15:25:10 · answer #8 · answered by Rance D 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Christianity is part of the dumbing-down of America.
2006-09-12 15:26:20 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Americans are and do all of these things you list and yet, they will profess Christianity. Interesting huh? Makes me proud to be labeled--'other'.
2006-09-12 15:24:56 · answer #10 · answered by a_delphic_oracle 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋